Graduate Civil Engineer- Substation (Birmingham)

CompanyBurns & McDonnell

LocationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At10/28/2025

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Electrical engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£58,700 (£30.10 per hour)

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Description

Description To gain experience and develop in-depth knowledge and skills in all areas of civil and structural engineering associated with high voltage substation engineering (from 11kV to 400kV), through undertaking engineering analysis and design on power transmission and distribution projects.

Work under the guidance of senior engineers to produce detailed high voltage substation design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE), including preparing calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
Participate in FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
Support the preparation of technical solutions for project proposals.
Work independently or as part of a project team and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Support ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of cable and electrical system design.
Understand wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.

Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.

Always strive to offer world-class customer service, to drive client success.

Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.

Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

Technical development of knowledge and skills through a combination of training courses, project experience, mentoring, and self-teaching.

Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Civil/Structural engineering discipline, from an accredited institution is required
Membership of a relevant professional Engineering Institution (ICE, IStructE, etc.) is preferred
IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of using CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD) for engineering design.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a range of assignments.

Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.

Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.

Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the civil engineering profession and electricity transmission & distribution industry.

Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.

Ability to maintain focus on technical work to meet deadlines.

Attention to detail in production of design drawings and technical documentation.

Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.

Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

Driven to provide outstanding customer service.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Civil Engineering

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 254243

Job Hire Type New Grad #UKO N/A